For the first time, researchers have gathered data on the demographics of state court judges in all 50 states. They found troubling differences between the race and gender composition of the courts and the communities they serve. We call this disparity The Gavel Gap.

Join The Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society, ACLU, Hispanic Bar Association, Lavender Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association as we discuss the Gavel Gap report, why judicial diversity matters, things to consider before becoming a judge, and how to apply to be a judge.

Featuring:

Judge Peter Reyes
Minnesota Court of Appeals

Judge Nicole Starr
Ramsey County District Court

Judge Tanya Bransford
Hennepin County District Court

Lidya Makonnen,

Appointments Coordinator, Office of Governor Mark Dayton

Cumah Blake,

Counsel, Office of Governor Mark Dayton

Moderated by:

Saraswati Singh,

Office of the Minnesota Attorney General

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The happy hour begins at 5 pm, the panel discussion starts at 5:30, and the closing reception begins at 6:30 pm.